{"id":369257,"date":"2026-04-01T11:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/369257\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:11:08","slug":"exclusive-arvind-swamy-signs-on-to-play-a-non-negative-role-in-salman-khan-and-nayantharas-next-makers-in-talks-with-top-hindi-actor-for-antagonist-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/369257\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Arvind Swamy signs on to play a \u2018non-negative\u2019 role in Salman Khan and Nayanthara\u2019s next; Makers in talks with top Hindi actor for antagonist part"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an exciting development, after Nayanthara, Arvind Swamy is all set to\u00a0join Salman Khan\u2019s upcoming action drama, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The film has already generated significant buzz with the casting of Nayanthara as the female lead, and Arvind Swamy\u2019s addition will only amplify anticipation. While speculations suggested that the Roja actor would take on an antagonist\u2019s role, Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that he will, in fact, be seen in a positive, \u201cnon-negative\u201d character.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A source reveals to Pinkvilla, \u201cCasting for the negative lead role is underway as makers are looking to rope in a top Hindi name to play the antagonist part.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor is also in talks for an action-packed extended appearance, but is yet to sign dotted lines. So far, the cast includes Salman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-nayanthara-to-romance-salman-khan-in-vamshi-paidipallys-upcoming-action-drama-1401926\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;EXCLUSIVE: Arvind Swamy signs on to play a \u2018non-negative\u2019 role in Salman Khan and Nayanthara\u2019s next; Makers in talks with top Hindi actor for antagonist part &#039;,&#039;1401953&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-nayanthara-to-romance-salman-khan-in-vamshi-paidipallys-upcoming-action-drama-1401926&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-arvind-swamy-signs-on-to-play-a-non-negative-role-in-salman-khan-and-nayantharas-next-makers-in-talks-with-top-hindi-actor-for-antagonist-part-1401953&#039;,&#039;Nayanthara&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;exclusives&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nayanthara<\/a> and Arvind Swamy.<\/p>\n<p>The yet-untitled film is slated to go on floors from April 20 in Mumbai, marking the beginning of an extensive shooting schedule that will continue through August. With a tight production timeline in place, the makers are eyeing a grand theatrical release in the first quarter of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Backed by producer Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, the project is being mounted on a massive scale. Known for delivering blockbuster entertainers, the production house is leaving no stone unturned in bringing a cinematic spectacle. The collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/exclusives\/big-exclusive-salman-khan-signs-an-action-thriller-with-dil-raju-and-national-award-winner-vamshi-paidipally-filming-begins-in-april-2026-1401282\" onclick=\"triggerArticleInterlinkClick(&#039;article_interlink_click&#039;,&#039;EXCLUSIVE: Arvind Swamy signs on to play a \u2018non-negative\u2019 role in Salman Khan and Nayanthara\u2019s next; Makers in talks with top Hindi actor for antagonist part &#039;,&#039;1401953&#039;,&#039;https:\/\/www.pinkvilla.com\/entertainment\/exclusives\/big-exclusive-salman-khan-signs-an-action-thriller-with-dil-raju-and-national-award-winner-vamshi-paidipally-filming-begins-in-april-2026-1401282&#039;,&#039;articlepage&#039;,&#039;\/entertainment\/exclusives\/exclusive-arvind-swamy-signs-on-to-play-a-non-negative-role-in-salman-khan-and-nayantharas-next-makers-in-talks-with-top-hindi-actor-for-antagonist-part-1401953&#039;,&#039;Salman Khan&#039;,&#039;Body_Hyperlink&#039;,&#039;entertainment&#039;,&#039;exclusives&#039;);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Salman Khan<\/a>, Nayanthara, and Arvind Swamy will bring\u00a0their own distinct screen presence, adding to the film\u2019s pan-Indian appeal.<\/p>\n<p>As the team gears up to begin filming, excitement continues to build around what promises to be a landmark project. 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